ABBA Bassist Rutger Gunnarsson dies at 69 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-09-2015, 09:35 PM

http://tinyurl.com/qeosjla

Rutger Gunnarsson, the bass player on every Abba album and tour, has died suddenly at home in Sweden, aged 69.

Abba paid tribute to Gunnarsson, who also produced a lot of the band's work, as 'a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend' in a Facebook post.

'His unique way of playing his bass, his beautiful string arrangements and thorough work as a producer for countless Swedish and foreign artists and musicians have coloured pop music from the early 70s up until today,' the band said.

'Rutger got the most attention through his long and intimate cooperation with Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and ABBA, participating in all of their albums, numerous singles, tours, movies and musicals. Here at the museum we are so grateful for having him here not too long ago, walking around with that special smile of his.'

Gunnarsson also worked with a number of international artists, including Celine Dion, Gwen Stefani, Westlife, Elton John and Adam Ant.

'Rutger's three children, Rickard, Mimmi and Joanna, all mourn their father along with a music world that suffers the loss of a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend,' said Abba's post.

'Keep playing your magic bass where ever you are Rutger.

'Rest in peace'

Schmoopie · 05-10-2015, 01:29 AM

Oh wow, that's shocking

ABlairican Pie · 05-12-2015, 05:29 PM

That's very sad. I was a big fan of ABBA over thirty years ago.

Dude111 · 05-15-2015, 01:46 AM

Very sad....

05-09-2015, 09:35 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	ABBA Bassist Rutger Gunnarsson dies at 69 http://tinyurl.com/qeosjla Rutger Gunnarsson, the bass player on every Abba album and tour, has died suddenly at home in Sweden, aged 69. Abba paid tribute to Gunnarsson, who also produced a lot of the band's work, as 'a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend' in a Facebook post. 'His unique way of playing his bass, his beautiful string arrangements and thorough work as a producer for countless Swedish and foreign artists and musicians have coloured pop music from the early 70s up until today,' the band said. 'Rutger got the most attention through his long and intimate cooperation with Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and ABBA, participating in all of their albums, numerous singles, tours, movies and musicals. Here at the museum we are so grateful for having him here not too long ago, walking around with that special smile of his.' Gunnarsson also worked with a number of international artists, including Celine Dion, Gwen Stefani, Westlife, Elton John and Adam Ant. 'Rutger's three children, Rickard, Mimmi and Joanna, all mourn their father along with a music world that suffers the loss of a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend,' said Abba's post. 'Keep playing your magic bass where ever you are Rutger. 'Rest in peace'
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05-10-2015, 01:29 AM	#2
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Oh wow, that's shocking
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05-12-2015, 05:29 PM	#3
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	That's very sad. I was a big fan of ABBA over thirty years ago.
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05-15-2015, 01:46 AM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,867	Very sad....